Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said on Wednesday, March 25, that all senators are expected to respond to any special session that President Marcos may call amid the oil crisis caused by the Middle East conflict. "I will if needed. Not at the moment but I’m sure they are aware of...
There will be a sufficient supply of oil even after the 45-day worth of fuel supply in the country is used up, President Marcos said. Marcos made the assurance during a public address on Wednesday, March 25, a day after declaring a state of national energy emergency. He confidently stated that the...
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday, March 25, that the House proceedings on her impeachment case are "unconstitutional" as it asserted that it is only the Senate that has the authority to conduct trials. Lawyers Michael Poa and Sheila Sison, part of Duterte 's...
After 26 days since the Middle East conflict, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said that it 's "concerning" that the government still has no unified, coordinated national contingency plan to address matters related to the country 's oil supply. In a press conference on Wednesday, March 25,...
President Marcos said he might sign the bill seeking to suspend the fuel excise tax by Wednesday, March 25. In a press conference in Malacañan on Wednesday afternoon, Marcos confirmed that he has received the copy of the bill. "Natapos na ang kanilang pag-aaral doon sa batas na 'yan at nasa...
President Marcos said the Philippines has achieved a “zero doctorless municipalities” milestone, marking a major step in improving access to healthcare nationwide. “Through the sustained implementation of this program, we have reached a historic milestone of Zero Doctorless Municipalities...
The Coalition of Filipino Commuters (PasaHero), a commuter group, said on Wednesday, March 25, that the suspension of the planned fare hike helped ease the burden on the riding public. They said it prevents further strain on daily transportation expenses amid the continuing rise in fuel costs...
President Marcos said there is a possibility of grounding flights due to the lack of jet fuel amid the ongoing impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. Although Marcos hopes that it will not happen, it would be a possibility, he said in an interview with Bloomberg. "We are hoping not, but that...
President Marcos said war is “never in the national interest” of the Philippines as he expressed hope for the swift end of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “It certainly was unexpected, and we never want war,” Marcos said when asked in an interview with Bloomberg if he supports the...
President Marcos said changes in relations with China are already taking place as he signaled openness to joint gas development with Beijing despite ongoing territorial disputes. “I think it’s certainly going to happen… there’s going to be a very, very serious restructuring,” Marcos said...
President Marcos said ferry and bus operators have committed not to increase fares this Holy Week despite rising fuel prices. In an interview with Bloomberg aired on Tuesday, March 24, the President said the commitment is part of the government’s efforts to ease the burden on commuters and the...
The Philippines has not yet restarted its talks on possible joint oil exploration with China, although it may be "forthcoming," especially amid the looming oil crisis brought by the Middle East conflict. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro made the pronouncement on...
